White Wine Garlic Shrimp: Quick, Garlicky, and Drenched in Wine-Butter Sauce

White Wine Garlic Shrimp is the perfect go-to for a fast weeknight dinner or an elegant appetizer. It’s loaded with flavor — sweet shrimp seared in olive oil, then simmered in a white wine, garlic, and butter sauce that’s punchy, savory, and ready in under 20 minutes.

Serve it over pasta, rice, crusty bread, or straight from the skillet with a glass of chilled white wine.

Ingredients (Serves 2–4)

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4–5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or minced
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• ½ cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, or Vermentino)
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• Optional: lemon wedges and crusty bread for serving

Instructions

Step 1: Sear the Shrimp

1. Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add shrimp in a single layer and sear 1–2 minutes per side until just pink. Remove and set aside.

Step 2: Make the Sauce

1. Lower heat to medium. Add garlic and chili flakes to the skillet; sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Pour in white wine and scrape up any browned bits. Simmer 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.
3. Stir in butter and lemon juice. Let melt and emulsify into the sauce.

Step 3: Finish

1. Return shrimp to the pan. Toss to coat in sauce and cook 1–2 minutes until heated through.
2. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges and bread.

Flavor Variations

• Add halved cherry tomatoes or baby spinach at the end for freshness
• Stir in a spoonful of pesto or chopped basil
• Finish with a splash of cream for a white wine garlic cream sauce
• Toss over linguine or angel hair for a quick scampi-style pasta

Wine Pairing

In the Pan

• Dry, crisp white wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Vermentino, Albariño
• Avoid sweet or heavily oaked whites — they overpower the garlic and shrimp

In Your Glass

• Same wine used in the dish
• Chardonnay (unoaked) or Grüner Veltliner for a richer texture
• Sparkling wine or Prosecco with a lemony finish
• Rosé for a casual pairing with spice

Final Thoughts

White Wine Garlic Shrimp is fast, flexible, and loaded with flavor — a dish that feels luxurious but cooks faster than it takes to pour the wine.

Whether you’re feeding two or setting out a skillet for guests, it’s a showstopper that brings bold garlic, fresh herbs, and crisp wine to the table.

Cheers to garlic, shrimp, and wine you can cook and sip with! 🧄🦐🍷🔥

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